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by Melissa Busing Allison White Seth Knight 5/4/01

Supplements. by Melissa Busing Allison White Seth Knight 5/4/01. Introduction about Supplements. There are many different types of supplements offered this day in age. There are also many rumors about what is good for you and what may be harmful to your body. Introduction.

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by Melissa Busing Allison White Seth Knight 5/4/01

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  1. Supplements byMelissa BusingAllison WhiteSeth Knight5/4/01

  2. Introduction about Supplements • There are many different types of supplements offered this day in age. • There are also many rumors about what is good for you and what may be harmful to your body.

  3. Introduction • In this presentation we hope to clarify some of the wide spread rumors. • The scales used for effectiveness and cost are from Muscle & Fitness Magazine.

  4. Introduction • Effectiveness is on a scale from 0 to 5. • 0 being least effective and 5 being most effective. • The cost is on the range of one to five, using $ to signify the number.

  5. Introduction • $ being the least costly and $$$$$ being the most expensive. • Supplements will be discussed that pertain to:

  6. Contents: Weight Loss/Energy Vitamins Nutrition Muscle Mental

  7. Muscle Builders • In this section we will discuss some of the most recent and commonly used supplements. Creatine Glutamine Androstenediol Ornithine

  8. Creatine • This supplement is designed for increasing power and recovery time after a work out. • Creatine also helps the body retain water and increases body weight.

  9. Creatine • Creatine’s effectiveness rating is a 5. • Creatine is also very cost friendly, $.

  10. Androstenediol • The main reason for taking this supplement is to facilitate anabolic metabolism. • Also to facilitate anticatabolic.

  11. Androstenediol • Androstenediol has an effectiveness rating of 3. • Androstenediol is not as wallet friendly however, $$$.

  12. Glutamine • This supplement is designed to prevent muscle breakdown and give immune support. • Know as “brain fuel,” this supplement promotes mental ability.

  13. Glutamine • Glutamine’s effectiveness rating is a 5. • The cost is also attractive being only $.

  14. Ornithine • This supplement prevents muscle break down. • It also promotes the release of growth-hormones. • This supplement is also • Necessary for immune system and liver function.

  15. Ornithine • Ornithine’s effectiveness rating is a 2. • The cost of this supplement is at $$$.

  16. Weight Loss/Energy • In this section, we will discuss supplements intended for weight loss, energy and endurance. Caffine Pyruvate Chromium Ephedrine

  17. Caffeine • Caffeine promotes fat utilization, and improves aerobic performance. • It offers some of the most energy enhancing benefits without a prescription.

  18. Caffeine • The effectiveness of Caffeine is a striking 5. • Not only is it very effective, it is also inexpensive, $.

  19. Ephedrine • Ephedrine increases alertness and raises metabolism. • Ephedrine and Caffeine work together to suppress appetite and elevate metabolism.

  20. Ephedrine • The rating of effectiveness for Ephedrine is 5. • The price of Ephedrine is cost efficient, $.

  21. Pyruvate • Pyruvate decreases bodyfat and assists in promoting energy production. • It has been around for some time, but limited research supports its effectiveness.

  22. Pyruvate • Research states Pyruvate’s effectiveness rating is 3. • The cost of this supplement is at $$$.

  23. Chromium • Chromium aids in increasing glucose metabolism. • It also assists in increasing lean body mass.

  24. Chromium • The effectiveness of Chromium lies at 3. • It is relatively effective and is also inexpensive, $.

  25. Nutrition • In this section, we will discuss the supplements intended for daily nutrition. Protein powder Echinacea Green Tea Goldenseal

  26. Protein Powder • Protein powder provides vital amino acids building blocks for muscle, body tissue and enzymes, • It provides many other functional health benefits.

  27. Protein Powder • Protein Powder’s rating of effectiveness is 5. • The cost of Protein Powder is at $$.

  28. Green Tea • Green Tea combats mental fatigue as it promotes relaxation. • It is also used as an antioxidant and a metabolism enhancer.

  29. Green Tea • The effectiveness rating of Green Tea lies at 3. • The price, however, is a bit expensive, $$$.

  30. Echinacea • The parts which are used stimulate certain white blood cells. • It improves the function of the immune system.

  31. Echinacea • Echinacea’s effectiveness rating is at 2. • The cost is a little less expensive, $$.

  32. Goldenseal • Goldenseal acts as an antibiotic and an anti-inflammatory. • It also helps to improve the function of the immune system.

  33. Goldenseal • The effectiveness rating of Goldenseal is 2. • The price for Goldenseal is inexpensive, $$.

  34. Mental • In this section we will discuss the supplements: Ginko Biloba Kava-Kava St. Johns Wort

  35. Ginko Biloba • Acts as an antibiotic, cleans the body. • It is also an anti-inflamatory, that strengthens the immune system.

  36. Ginko Biloba • The effectivness of Ginko Biloba is 3. • The price is $$$.

  37. Kava-Kava • Induces physical and mental relaxation • Acts as a help for anxiety, depression, and insomnia • Can cause drowsiness

  38. Kava-Kava • Kava-Kava has an effectiveness rating of 3 • The cost of this supplement is $$$

  39. St. John’s Wort • It helps inhibit viral infections, including HIV and herpes • Good for depression and nerve pain

  40. St. John’s Wort • This supplement has an effectiveness rating of 3 • The cost of this supplement is $$$

  41. Vitamins Vitamin C Multi-vitamin Zinc Calcium

  42. Multi-Vitamin/ Minerals • This supplement consist of Vitamins and Minerals • It supplies 100% of reference daily intake

  43. Multi-Vitamin/Minerals • The effectiveness of this supplement is a 5 • The cost of the Multi-Vitamin/Mineral supplement is $

  44. Vitamin C • It is an antioxidant that is required for tissue growth and repair • Aids in production of anti-stress hormones • Increases the absorption of iron

  45. Vitamin C • The supplements effectiveness is 5 • The cost of the product is $

  46. Zinc • This promotes a healthy immune system and the healing of wounds • Important to prostate gland function • Important to growth of reproductive hormones

  47. Zinc • This supplements effectiveness is 3 • The cost of this supplement is $

  48. Calcium • This is needed for muscle growth and the prevention of muscle cramps • Promotes strong bones, teeth, and the maintenance of strong bones • Helps prevent cancer

  49. Calcium • The effectiveness of Calcium is 4 • The cost of this is at $ • “Drink milk for strong healthy bones.” Cal Ripken

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